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Kawasaki Model Designation by Year

2009-01-05T09:28:43-06:00

Kawasaki Model Designation by Year
This is a list of models and model designations of the most popular Kawasaki Motorcycles some models may not be listed feel free to add model info by replying to this forum. Use this information to reply to tech posts and to help find correct parts andaccessories.

2009
Concours 14 ZG1400 B9F
Concours 14 ABS ZG1400 A9F
Ninja 250R EX250 J9F
Ninja 500R EX500 D9F
Ninja ZX-6R
Ninja ZX-10R ZX1000 E9F
Ninja ZX-10R ZX1000 E9FA
Ninja ZX-14 ZX1400 C9F
Ninja ZX-14 ZX1400 C9FA
Vulcan 2000 Classic LT VN2000 J9F
Vulcan 500 LTD EN500 C9F
Vulcan 900 Classic VN900 B9F
Vulcan 900 Classic LT VN900 D9F
Vulcan 900 Custom VN900 C9F
Vulcan 900 Custom VN900C9FA

2008
Concours 14 ZG1400 A8F
Concours 14 ZG1400 B8F
Concours 14 ABS ZG1400 A8F
Ninja 250R EX250 J8F
Ninja 500R EX500 D8F
Ninja 650R EX650 A8F
Ninja ZX-10R ZX1000 E8F
Ninja ZX-14 ZX1400 C8F
Ninja ZX-14 ZX1400 C8FA
Ninja ZX-6R ZX600 P8F
Ninja...

Statistics : Posted by Chuck • on Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:28 am • Replies 0 • Views 1

Re: 2008 Honda Goldwing Floorboards and Controls

13 — 2009-01-05T08:49:12-06:00

Dennis, the Wingleader parts have been discontinued, but there is a new kit available from Kuryakyn.

MSRP is $399.95, our price will be $355.96 and ground shipping isfree.

Driver Floorboard Kit Fits: 2001 to 2008 GL1800 Models

Put your feet in a more comfortable position, update foot controls, & improve the look of your bike all in one! Kit includes a built-in heel-toe shifter & a brake lever for the ultimate in comfort & convenience. Part of our ISO® series, our finely chromed driver boards have cushy, full-length ISO rubber inserts to absorb vibration. The boards fold up for easy maneuvering in tight spaces & allows access to the stock kickstand. Installs inminutes.

If this...

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:37 am • Replies 1 • Views 3

Re: FatBoy Luggage Rack For Solo Seat

13 — 2008-12-24T12:16:45-06:00

I'd recommend the Motherwell chrome luggage rack part number DS-720272. It's 11" long, 6" wide and designed to bolt on in place of the stock pillion pad. Very nice piece. Measure the length between the two seat bolts & check against that 11" length; not totally sure it will work with a laydown license plate but I'm pretty sure it will.

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:15 pm • Replies 1 • Views 7

Re: 1995 FXDWG WideGlide Ape Hangers

13 — 2008-12-24T12:12:36-06:00

Every brand of handlebars measures their "rise" differently (and some of them use some pretty funny rulers, I'll tell ya.) That's why the only good way to figure cable length is to buy a set of handlebars, install them on the bike, and then measure the length of the cables and brake lines you'll need.
Sorry, but that's the real world answer on that one, unless you can find a buddy who's got the same bike you do, with the same length forks, who bought the exact same handlebars you want. Then you can just order the same cables that he used.
Sorry we couldn't be more helpful on that one.

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:10 pm • Replies 1 • Views 4

Re: 2007 FXDSE CROSS-BACK 2-INTO-2 EXHAUST

13 — 2008-12-24T12:08:15-06:00

1. Yes you can still check the oil.
2. Depends on how big your air cleaner cover is. The air filter itself should not be a problem.
3. Varies a lot depending on what type of EFI tuning you install along with the exhaust. Probably anything from zero to about 15hp.

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:05 pm • Replies 1 • Views 1

Motorcycle Gas Tank Rust Removal Technique

2008-12-24T11:37:02-06:00

Motorcycle Fuel Tanks are often plagued by rust and liner deterioration. Take a look inside your gas tank when the fuel level is relatively low--using a flashlight, not a lighter! If there are bits of loose stuff sloshing around in the bottom of the tank, whether they're rust or flakes of liner, they could (and will) clog up your fuel filter and/or your carburetor jets. Got Fuel Injection? That stuff will mess up the injectors.

But what's a mother to do? New fuel tanks are expensive at best and unobtabium at worst. Not to worry, fuel tanks can be cleaned out, leaks repaired if needed, and re-lined. You can leave the job to your friendly neighborhood motorcycle shop, or you can do the job yourself. If you want to try this at home, keep in mind that the job is a major pain in the butt, takes the better part of a day--sometimes more--and will leave you with some hazardous materials to dispose of.

If you're smarter than the average bear (and we know that you are) you'll bring us your rusty...

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Re: 2008 FL MUFFLER M-OVAL SLIP ON

13 — 2008-12-24T09:19:16-06:00

Wiring harness: you unplug your computer under the seat, and plug in the
power Commander. The instructions give you a photo of the connectors to look for. If this is your first venture into electronics you might want to get help from someone who's done this before. I don't think you could screw this up, as the Power Commander can only go in one way, but I know I felt better when I installed mine because there was somebody there who's installed dozens of them.

Air cleaner: you don't really see the backing plate with the stock air cleaner cover; the chrome backing plates are for guys who want to run teeny face plates with the Big Sucker guts.

Hope that helps

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:54 am • Replies 7 • Views 15

Re: What is difference between this and the Cross Dresser

13 — 2008-12-24T09:01:59-06:00

The head pipes on the 1800-0434 true dual system have a 2" outlet. The Cross Dressers have a 1-3/4" outlet and will acept stock mufflers or any others designed to go with stock head pipes.

Does that help?

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:35 am • Replies 1 • Views 7

Re: FLHXi EZ-Up Center Stand

13 — 2008-12-24T09:01:10-06:00

For an FLHX you're probably better off with the -3/4" (0510-0087) or the -1" (0510-0088) center stand, depending on whether ther front forks on an FLHX has a lowered front fork compared to a standard FLHT. They're both $289.95 and they're both in the local warehouse, so we can get one in a day or two.

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:30 am • Replies 1 • Views 4

Re: 2008 FLTR TRUE DUAL EXHAUST W/ OXYGEN SENSOR PORT

13 — 2008-12-24T08:59:29-06:00

the MSRP on the Rinehart pipes is $984.95, and we give a military discount of 10% which would being you down to $886.46. Shipping to addresses in the US is free.

If I may be so bold, unless you're really sold on the looks of the Rinehart True Duals, the new BUB 7 True Duals are a much better deal. They're made by the same company, they sound very similar (great, deep tone) and they're supposed to make a bit more power than the Rineharts. And they only list for $869.95. With your discount they'd be $782.95...more than a hundred dollars cheaper than the Rineharts. Just something for you to think about...

No matter what you decide to put on the bike, we'd also strongly recommend installing a Power Commander to re-map your EFI. Many dealers tell people that they don't need to alter anything on their EFI when they install lower-restriction pipes or mufflers, but the "inconvenient truth" is that stock Harleys are so lean that I've actually known one guy who had to have his totally...

Statistics : Posted by Steffridesabuell • on Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:25 am • Replies 1 • Views 2

Re: Battery Types What Is Best

2008-12-24T03:34:36-06:00

Good stuff Chuck

Statistics : Posted by Wolfman • on Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:29 am • Replies 1 • Views 39

Re: 2001 FXSTD Softail Duece

2008-12-23T08:23:51-06:00

We have quite a few chrome calipers for you.
Performance Machine 6-piston differential-bore caliper 1701-0091 MSRP $499.95 our price $444.95
Performance Machine 4-piston differential-bore caliper DS324609 MSRP $449.95 our price $400.45
Brembo 4-piston differential-bore caliper DS324022 MSRP $463.95
our price $412.92
Hawg Halters 6-piston differential-bore caliper DS325892 MSRP $428.95
our price $381.77
Hawg Halters 4-piston differential-bore caliper 1701-0002 MSRP $358.95 our price $319.47

Any of the abover calipers will work beautifully on your Deuce, and the six-piston calipers should give you a bit more braking power than your stock caliper.

Braided stainless brake line kits:
Drag Specialties 1204-2747 MSRP $47.95 our price $42.68
Russell 08774DS MSRP $36.95 our price $32.89
Goodridge HD9209-F MSRP $74.95 our price $66.71

As long as you still have stock-length handlebars and risers, any one of these brake line kits will fit your Deuce. If you have different bars or risers...

Statistics : Posted by Chuck • on Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:14 am • Replies 1 • Views 3

Re: 2007 FXDB Street Bob

2008-12-23T08:21:56-06:00

Instead of using a Moose mount, you might be better off using the "Ecaddy Deluxe" from the Drag Specialties catalog. It's designed to fit your 1" handlebars and has a flat plate that measures 1-13/16" x 1-1/2" that you can mount your GPS on. (How you mount it is up to you; this is a universal device.)
The part number for the 1" handlebar mount is 0603-0132 MSRP is $63.95,
our price is $56.92, and it's in stock.

The Moose units are designed for 7/8" handlebars, and won't fit your Street Bob.

Let us know if you'd like to order one.
Thanks!

Statistics : Posted by Chuck • on Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:16 am • Replies 1 • Views 3

Model Designation Info

2008-12-22T11:22:27-06:00

VRod Model Designations Use Year and Model designations when posting questions or use this list for reference when reading posts.

VRSCA..... V-Rod (2002-2006) Aluminum Frame
VRSCAW.... V-Rod (2007-2009) Wide Tire
VRSCB..... V-Rod (2004-2005) Black Frame
VRSCD..... Night Rod (2006-2008)
VRSCDX.... Night Rod Special (2007-2009)
VRSCSE.... Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod (2005)
VRSCSE2... Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod (2006)
VRSCR..... Street Rod (2006-2007)
VRSCX..... Screamin' Eagle Tribute V-Rod (2007)
VRSCF..... V Rod Muscle (2009)

Statistics : Posted by Chuck • on Mon Dec 22, 2008 1:22 pm • Replies 0 • Views 3

More Model Designations

2008-12-22T10:00:20-06:00

Here is a basic list of how Harley Designates Models this is in no way a complete list but is for reference and may be helpful If you have an Antique or Classic Harley.

The first letter of the model designator reveals the engine series:
First character:
G - Servicar three wheeler, 1937 to 1972
E - Overhead valve 61 cubic inch "big twin" (Engine/trans separated)
F - Overhead valve 74,80 or 88 cubic inch "big twin"
FL - 80 to 88 cubic inches and a fat front tire. (Also 74" 1941-82)
K - Side valve 45 and 55 cubic inch sports bike that replaced the WL in
1953 and was replaced by the Sportster in 1957. It had many design
features that were carried over to the Sportster.
U - Side valve 74 or 80 cubic inch "big twin"
V - Side valve 74 cubic inch 1930-36. (Also 1935-36 VLH, VHS 80)
W - Side valve 45 cubic inch made 1937 to 1952
X - Sports and special construction. Applied to 1918-1922 opposed twin
Sport,

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Model Designations

2008-12-22T08:49:53-06:00

Harley Super Glide Model Designations Use Year and Model designations when posting questions or use this list for reference when reading posts.

FXS....... Super Glide Low Rider
FXSB...... Super Glide Low Rider - Belt
FXB....... Super Glide Sturgis
FXEF...... Super Glide Fat Bob
FXR....... Super Glide Rubber Mount (See FXR Forum)
FXRP...... Super Glide Police
FXRS...... Super Glide Rubber Mount Sport
FXRS-SP... Low Rider Sport
FXRS-CONV. Low Rider Sport Convertible
FXRC...... Low Glide Custom
FXRD...... Sport Glide Grand Touring
FXRDG..... Disc Glide
FXRT...... FXR Touring - Sport Glide
FXRT/P.... Sport Glide Police
FXLR...... Low Rider Custom
FXLR-FX... Low Rider Evolution
FXWG...... Wide Glide

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Model Designations Dynas

2008-12-22T08:34:30-06:00

Harley Dyna Model Designations Use Year and Model designations when posting questions or use this list for reference when reading posts.

To ask a question or post a topic for Dynas Start a New Topic Here.

FXD ..................Dyna Super Glide
FXDB .................Dyna Glide Street Bob
FXDB-D ..............Dyna Glide Daytona - Belt
FXDB-S ..............Dyna Glide Sturgis - Belt
FXDC .................Dyna Glide Custom
FXDF .................Dyna Fat Bob
FXDG .................Dyna Glide Sturgis
FXDX .................Dyna Super Glide Sport
FXDS-CONV .........Dyna Glide Convertible
FXDXT ...............Dyna Super Glide T Sport
FXDL .................Dyna Low Rider
FXDWG ...............Dyna Wide Glide

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Glossary of Tuning Terms

2008-12-19T13:23:30-06:00

Glossary Tuning Terms

The following are basic terms used when tuning. These will help you to understand discussion about tunning in general, refer to these when posting questions or when reading posts about fuel injection.

Acceleration - The rate of change in velocity with respect to time. According to Newton's second law of motion, acceleration is equal to the force, divided by mass (A=F/M).

Accelerator pump - Accelerator pumps are found on motorcycles equipped with carburetors. When you accelerate, the accelerator pump delivers extra fuel through the accelerator pump circuit to allow the engine to deliver more power. Power Commander has a Accelerator pump feature for Fuel injection as well as throttlesensitivity.

Advance - See Ignition Advance/Retard

AFR Air Fuel Ratio - refers to the ratio of air to fuel in the intake mixture going into the cylinder. It is always

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GSXR Diagnostic Codes Troublshoot Tips

2008-12-19T09:18:33-06:00

The diagnostic plug is on the left hand side of the bike at the back. You may have to remove the left hand side rear fairing to get to it the first time. It can be relocated inside the trunk area for easy access. The White / Red trace and the Black / White trace are the wires that need to be jumped. You can use a paper clip inserted into the plug to jump the White / Red trace to Black / White trace together. This will put the ECU into diagnostic mode and trouble codes will be shown on the LCD spedo display. Use the list below to find your code and what the code indicates may be theproblem.

Code List

c11

c12

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Glide-Pro Stabilizing System

2008-12-18T14:29:03-06:00

The Glide-Pro Stabilizing System includes the swingarm kit and front motor mount.
Glide-Pro tightens the swing arm for superior stability and cornering at all speeds.
The Glide-Pro Stabilizing System dampens the ability for the swingarm to oscillate while attempting to not transfer the vibration.

Glide-Pro is designed to fit on 1987 and newer Harley Davidson models:

FXR
FLTRI Road Glide
FLHT/I Electra Glide STD
FLHTC/I Electra Glide CLA
FLHTCUI Ultra Classic
FLHRCI Road King Classic
FLHR/I Road King Standard
FLHX Street Glide

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Motorcycle Winterizing Tips

2008-11-16T23:22:49-06:00

The days are short and the nights are long and chances are unless you plan to do the Polar Bear Grand Tour you're going to be storing your motorcycle for the winter. Before you put your bike away for the next few months, it is very important to take some time to do some preventive maintenance. Assuming you have been keeping up with your regular maintenance, here are a few simple tips that will ensure that your motorcycle will be ready in spring and could save you costly repairs.

You should first take your motorcycle out for one last ride. Ride long enough to ensure that the bike is at full operating temperature. This will take some time if it is a cold day. Donâ€™t just let it sit and idle, ride it for at least 20 minutes to a half-hour. Pay attention to noises or other issues you may have been ignoring, and make note of them. Any mechanical problems you have should be addressed now, NOT in the spring! Before returning home or to your storage location,FILL THE GAS TANK...

Statistics : Posted by Chuck • on Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:22 am • Replies 0 • Views 41

Wire Color Code Honda Turn and Brake Tach

2008-11-06T13:50:34-06:00

Here is some guides to use on most Honda Motorcycle Models. Some Models May Vary So always double check before modify.

Left Turn Signal ................ Orange
Right Turn Signal .............. Light Blue
Running Light ................... Brown
Brake Light ...................... Green w/Yellow Stripe
Ground ............................ Green

Some Models with integrated front running lights will use orandge w/white stripe for left front and light blue w/white stripe right front these are controlled through the turn signal control and some mods will require this be disabled.

Other helpful wires Tach for VTX 1800 Yellow w/Blue Stripe located in head lamp bucket but this will only signal pulse from Rear Cylinder The front Cylinder tach wire can be located at the coil and is Blue w/yellow Stripe but for most aftermarket Tachometers you will need to use a tach adapter. I suggest The Crane Tach Adapter You can find them Herehttp://shopbikesbuiltbetter.com/...

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RE Hello There

2008-10-13T02:13:09-05:00

204 views and no replies

Com on let me know your there

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some pics of the finished build

2008-10-13T02:12:09-05:00

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EFI MYTHS

2008-09-17T07:58:40-05:00

The most popular accessory installed on a newmotorcycle?
Exhaust pipes.
The cruelest myth around today?
Many dealerships tell their customers that they do not need
to recalibrate (or re-map) their EFI to accomodate a set of
performance pipes ormufflers.
WRONG!
Modern bikes are set up to be frighteningly "lean" right from the factory, in order to pass EPA emissions requirements. That lean mapping means that the bikes run too hot, spit, backfire and generally run poorly.

We've even seen stock motorcycles whose top ends were rebuilt under warranty because the valves got so hot that they burned up. A properly-mapped Power Commander can help even a bike with stock pipes to run cooler, smoother and stronger.

For a set of free-flowing pipes, recalibration is an absolute necessity...unless you want to have a future discussion with the dealership about who pays to replace your burned...

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More Fork swaps

2008-08-31T22:52:47-05:00

I found this info online today, hopefully someone will find it useful or add to it.

Model FL (mm) RD(mm) WAD(mm) DBF c-c (mm)

RC51
00-01 742 320 22 214

CBR
600F 87-90 738 218 19
929 00-01 724 330 25 214
954 02-05 724 330 25 214

GSXR 750
88-95 730 310 20 214
96-99 730 320 25 214

GSXR 1000
01-02 725 320 25 214
03-04 300 214

GSXR 1100
90-94 750-770 214
95-98 750-770 214

TLR 1000 214

Ducati
748/916-998 320 25

FL = Fork length fully extended
RD = Rotor Diameter
WAD = Wheel Axle Diameter
DBF c-c = Distance Between Forks center to center

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Determining the Age of a Tire

2008-08-25T11:10:11-05:00

Determining the Age of a Tire

When it comes to determining the age of a tire, it is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (often referred to as the tireâ€™s serial number). Unlike vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and the serial numbers used on many other consumer goods (which identify one specific item), Tire Identification Numbers are really batch codes that identify the week and year the tire was produced.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires that Tire Identification Numbers be a combination of the letters DOT, followed by ten, eleven or twelve letters and/or numbers that identify the manufacturing location, tire size and manufacturer's code, along with the week and year the tire wasmanufactured.

Tires Manufactured Since 2000

Since 2000, the week and year the tire was produced has been provided...

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Setting up your work area

2008-01-10T03:01:10-06:00

Tools for Your Workbench
Setting up a new workshop? There is a lengthy list of tools you'll need. This list will help you get started

DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly stained heirloom piece you were drying

WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench at the speed of light.

ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age.

SKIL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.

PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads.

BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.

HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle. It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt...

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Proper Helmet fit

2007-12-23T00:51:19-06:00

FYI-
"http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831/bctid1309057659"

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Don't be this guy

2007-12-23T00:42:09-06:00

I know he's not the only guy that's done it and if you've been around a dealership long enough you've seen it

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